Day Thirty-Eight

1. Helped with Scrip this morning at church.

2. Got to spend time with Jessica O.! I began watching her when she was two-she is now fourteen. What a beautiful young woman. I am so proud of her and so glad I was able to catch up with her for a little bit.

3. I'm sure we'll have a pretty calm evening. It is so hot in our place.

Day Thirty-Seven

1. We went to the Safari Park. We took a walk on Condor Ridge, which I think I have missed every time I've gone. (And Abby and I went quite a few times last year!) I definitely want to go up there again next time to see the porcupine, prairie dog, burrowing owls, condors and more.

2. We ate lunch at Souplantation around 1:15 and I filled my stomach with enough food for two days. The food was great, the feeling at night-not so much.

3. Watched movies once we got home.

Day Thirty-Six

1. Went over to my mom's to check on Missy Kitty. She was very glad to have company and loved sitting on the edge of my book.

2. Had popsicles with Molly on the porch. We spent two hours talking and it didn't feel like it at all.

3. Zac came over after work and had a beer with Josh. I made Taco Salad and fresh tortilla chips and chocolate chip cookies for dessert. It was fun to have a guest.

Day Thirty-Five

1. Worked at FRL.

2. Had a great lunch with Janne and Leanne at Pronto's. I had heard great things so I am pleased to announce that I really enjoyed my Prono's sandwich.

3. Went to a nearly six hour training for the John Corcoran Foundation. I don't know if I'll even have time to tutor for them at this point, but it was nice to learn more about how the program works.

Day Thirty-Four

1. Checked out nine books from the library. I am ready to read.

2.I didn't have to work today and I spent pretty much the entire day reading. I did finish one book so that was nice.

3. Jazzercise.

Day Thirty-Three

1. Worked at FRL.

2. Josh's Bible Study group was cancelled because a few of the guys were still in Catalina so he and I went to Boomer's and played miniture golf.

3. Bought six copies of Mere Christianity for $5 so my mom can give them to people. They are even hard cover! I love sales like that.

Day Thrity-Two

1. Worked at FRL.

2. I was lame and didn't study for the GRE like I needed to do.

3. Some other stuff. Haha.

Day Thirty-One

1. Josh and Zac surprised Jason for breakfast as his wife was gone for the weekend on a backpacking trip in Catalina.

2. I went to Traditions with Mom.

3. My aunt and uncle came down to visit. I am now researching our responsibility as Christians to trust God to provide us with the number of children He sees fit and our responsibility to know what we think we can handle in order to be good stewards. Clearly, all our viewpoints are very affected by the mindset and the time frame we live in.

Day Thirty

1. Relaxing Saturday morning.

2. Had lunch with my mom and aunt in San Clemente. We were at the restaurant for five hours. It was a beautiful day to sit outside and the service was wonderful. http://www.oldcityplaza.com/lospatios.html

3. Stopped by the view point on the way home. My mom saw "her car"- a 1974 Toyota Celica. She used to have one in red and it was her FAVORITE car. My dad wrecked hers on her birthday when we went to pick up pie. She was so excited to see this one. The guy who owned it had just picked it up that morning so he was happy to talk about it. I do think he was a little weirded out when we first went up to him as he was about to drive away and said, "Cool car. These handles- I loved these handles" as she opened the door. Hahahaha.

"It was a divine appointment."-Mom

Day Twenty-nine

1. Friday was a busy and productive day. I cleaned my kitchen and bathroom from top to bottom, cleaned the living room and my bedroom and almost the office.

2. Went to Wal-Mart and Costco, which means we have no money for two weeks, but a lot of food and many household items.

3. Molly and I met with someone from a literacy program founded by The Teacher Who Couldn't Read www.johncorcoranfoundation.com/teacherwho.htm. ( I thought I could fit the link into a hyper link in the title, but apparently I am not that skilled.) I will be attending a training for the program in a few days and am curious to see where this may go.

Day Twenty-Eight

1. Worked at FRL from 9:30-5:30. I was "thrown right in" with a lot of students and enjoyed it a lot.

2. Josh is at volleyball being good and getting exercise.

3. Need to clean house!

Day Twenty-Seven

1. Jazzercise. Rebecca was not there to lead us and the lady who took her place was intense!

2. Had breakfast with Molly. It was yummy. I will miss her if she moves to MA.

3. Worked at FRL.

Day Twenty-Six

I don't really remember Tuesday actually...

Day Twenty Three

1. Went to Broken Yolk Cafe for Ryan B's birthday! It was fun and a large group.

2. Saw Vicky for a little while. I miss our group.

3. Watched Aleah and Naiya. So cute. It had been a while since I'd seen them!

Day Twenty Four

1. Went to church where Josh helped host The Edge.

2. Had lunch at El Torito.

3. Watched Abby. She has a lot more words than she used to and they are much more clear.

Day Twenty Five

1. Got to have lunch with Josh again.

2. Observed at FRL. I will start working with students on Thursday.

3. Tried to study with Becky, but my brain is so tired. The GRE is not going to go well for me it seems.

Day Twenty

1. Second day of training made me realize there is a lot to learn and practice.

2. Jazzercise.

3. Baked Banana Bread and Strawberry muffins.

4. Went to Target to get Josh some work clothes that don't have holes.

Day Twenty-One

1. More training! Feeling overwhelmed.

2. Walking with Niki and Matthew. I am so glad that we got to catch up.

3. Met with Leanne and Becky to determine details for Janne's baby shower. Yay!

Day Twenty-Two

1. Learned something new in training and feel much better.

2. Hung out at the "dog house" and threw the tennis ball MANY times!

3. Stayed at Mom's because Missy has been alone for nine days and was lonely.

Day Nineteen

1. Started training at FRL. I am excited to learn more and get to start working with students.

2. Walked to get ice cream with Janne in Carlsbad and she found a cute piggy mermaid travel diaper changing pad.

3. Went to Jazzercize at 4:30. I need to get used to going at that time.

Day Eighteen

1. Hung out with Nichole and Jeremiah.

2. Free Slurpees for 7-11's birthday.

3. Great study session with Becky.

* I had more details, but have had to retype this post five times so I am over it.

Day Seventeen

1. Josh went to Ryan's bachelor party BBQ.

2. Shannon went to San Diego to visit her dad and Kody. Kody wanted to race on the jet skis, but I topped out at 44 mph (my golden speed was about 30-haha) and he was going at least 58+mph so it was a lost cause for him.

3. We also did dinner at a nice Italian place and stopped at the Root Beer store.

Day Sixteen

1. Hung out with Josh's family and went on base.

2. Went swimming.

3. Enjoyed being home and had ice cream for dinner because we were so full from lunch (Mexican food).

Day Fifteen

1. Jazzercise.

2. Swimming with Mom at the place she is dogsitting. Plus, multiple rounds of "Fetch" with Lulu.

3. Date night at Chili's. Yummy.

Sign Fourteen

1. Had an interview at the Foundation for Reading and Learning. I begin training on Tuesday. I am so excited.

2. Andrew and I went out looking for a geocache, but did not have success so we "settled" for Pepper Tree ice cream cones.

3. Josh and I went to play volleyball with the Young Professionals group from our church. I was coaxed to play after sitting out for the last few weeks. It was fun.

Day Twelve

1. I don't remember yesterday. How sad.

Day Thirteen

1. Hung out with Andrew this morning.

2. Recycled.

3. I am hoping to have an iced tea date with my neighbor, Molly, on the front porch.

Day Eleven

Happy 4th of July!

1. We went to the movies today. We were going to see Bad Teacher, but left after twenty minutes because it was completely inappropriate and terrible. We saw Super 8 instead which was actually pretty decent.

2. Jazzercise this morning. I don't like that it always so hard to leave the house to go whenI feel good afterward and enjoy it.

3. We are going to a BBQ tonight at Josh's parents. I cannot wait to see fireworks tonight!!

Day Ten

1. Went to Early Bird service at church (7:30).

2. Went to Henry's.

3. Cleaned the kitchen before hanging out around the house.

Day Nine

1. Put up 4th of July decorations.

2. Helped Mom get rid of things from her house.

3. We're going to a BBQ to celebrate Ryan and Alyssa before they get married

Day Eight

1. Watched Andrew today and we saw Mr. Popper's Penguins. I thought it was very cute.

2. I visited with my mom. It feels like I don't see her often anymore. She sent me home with free groceries (mostly from Aunt Debbie) as usual.

3. Josh had his third day at his new job. He's happy to be getting outside and into something new.